Day 42 · U.S.-Iran Regional Conflict

Trump Threatens To Bomb Oman

Trump warned Oman it could face U.S. bombing if it hinders Iran-Hormuz negotiations.

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Updated Aug 17, 8:35pm ET

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President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. would “bomb the s--- out of” Oman if the Gulf state “gets in the way” of U.S. efforts involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, in comments relayed by reporter Trey Yingst. Oman, a U.S. ally and longtime backchannel mediator, has been negotiating with Iran on arrangements to manage or reopen shipping through the Strait. The threat came as a 60-day deadline for a U.S.-Iran agreement expired without a deal. Trump said he was in “no rush” and demanded Tehran surrender.

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Reckless Iran PolicyMostly Left

Trump’s threat against Oman and his broader Iran policy are reckless, incoherent, and dangerously detached from reality. His handling of the conflict risks alienating allies, clashing with his own officials and military leaders, and producing severe consequences.

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